Animal Alliance Environment Voters Party of Canada
Leader: Liz White
http://www.environmentvoters.org/home.html
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| Accountability |
- The AAEV party of Canada feels that elected Political Leaders should be held responsible for any outcome or events that may occur particularly with regards to the environment.
- They believe that ultimately political judgment is responsible for the current state of affairs.
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| Agriculture/Fisheries |
- The AAEV is adamant in its opposition to the seal hunt in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is currently urging an international boycott of Canadian seafood. Other causes have included opposition to the use of animals in scientific research, fur farming and trapping, and bear hunting.
- Intends to protect and restore our natural environment as well as establish bylaws for hunting and fishing.
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| Democratic Reform |
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| Economy |
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| Environment |
- Central issue of the party’s platform.
- The party wishes to reverse Canada’s shameful environmental record - one of the worst among the member countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- Greatly opposes Canada’s support of ‘The Canadian Seal Hunt’, describing it as “the largest, cruelest marine mammal slaughter in the world”.
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| Gun Registry |
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| Healthcare |
- The AAEV believes that protecting our environment is the most effective means to achieving free health care.
- They believe that environmental pollutants generally cause cancer, as well as other diseases and health problems, and that by taking care of our natural environment we will also be taking care of ourselves.
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| Marijuana |
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| Post Secondary Education |
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| Same-Sex Rights |
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| Taxation |
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Source:
www.environmentvoters.org/home.html
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